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School Business Leader
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 59,627 - 64,951 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Are you a School Finance Manager or SBM looking for your next big step?
Want to join a successful school with a Headteacher who values your insight-and gives you the freedom to make things happen?
Is 2025 the year you join the Senior Leadership Team?
*This* could be your moment...
I'm working with St Ambrose Barlow RC High School in Swinton (M27 9QP) to find their new School Business Leader-a key role on the Senior Leadership Team.
You'll work closely with the Headteacher, leading on all things finance, operations, HR, IT, estates and compliance. It's a broad role with real influence, ideal for someone ready to move up and shape the future of a great school.
Important Details:
Salary: £59,627 - £64,951
Hours: 36 per week, Mon-Fri (with some flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full year
Pension: Local Government scheme - employer contributions of 19.8%
Location: Swinton, SalfordKey Duties of the School Business Leader:
Keep the school financially healthy-managing budgets, cashflow, forecasting and compliance
Support budget holders and advise on financial planning
Lead on audits, year-end, financial reporting and policy review
Manage HR operations and advise on employment matters
Oversee facilities, including a PFI contract and capital projects
Drive IT strategy and manage contracts and assets
Lead on health & safety, emergency planning and insurance
Act as DPO-handling data protection, GDPR, FOIs, SARs and trainingThe School Business Leader must have:
A UK-recognised Level 4 finance qualification (e.g. AAT) or equivalent experience
Strong background in finance, budget management and reporting
Experience leading operational teams across HR, estates, IT or admin
Confident working with governors, auditors and senior leaders
Excellent communication skills-you can explain the numbers to anyone
A strategic mindset and a hands-on attitude
Knowledge of employment law, safer recruitment, GDPR and H&S
A values-led approach that puts students first
You must have a good standard of spoken English for effective communication
Support for the Catholic ethos of the schoolThis role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Are you the School Business Leader we're searching for? Let's talk!
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